Add 2/40 and 7/12
2/40 + 7/12 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
7/12 = 7 × 10/12 × 10 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 70/120 = 6 + 70/120 = 76/120 - 76/120 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 2/40 + 7/12 = 19/30
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